Match report
Croatia Defeats Poland 1-0 in UEFA Nations League
Croatia
1–0
FT
Poland
Sep 8, 2024
Croatia held off a determined Poland to secure a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Nations League match, thanks to a goal from Luka Modrić. Despite facing a flurry of yellow cards and substitutions, Croatia managed to maintain their lead, showcasing their resilience and tactical discipline.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Croatia 1-0 Poland
- • Goal by Luka Modrić in the 52nd minute
- • Croatia received three yellow cards (M. Kovačić, M. Pjaca, P. Sučić)
- • Poland received one yellow card (J. Bednarek)
- • Multiple substitutions for both teams in the second half
- • Croatia maintained control and secured the win in a competitive match
Lineups
Croatia
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 D. Livaković (G)
- 6 J. Šutalo (D)
- 5 D. Ćaleta-Car (D)
- 4 J. Gvardiol (D)
- 20 M. Pjaca (M)
- 10 L. Modrić (M)
- 8 M. Kovačić (M)
- 13 P. Sučić (M)
- 19 B. Sosa (M)
- 22 I. Matanović (F)
- 17 B. Petković (F)
Substitutes
- 21 L. Sučić
- 9 A. Kramarić
- 11 A. Budimir
- 15 M. Pašalić
- 14 I. Perišić
- 18 L. Ivanušec
- 2 K. Jakić
- 16 M. Baturina
- 12 N. Labrović
- 3 M. Pongračić
- 23 D. Kotarski
- 7 N. Moro
Poland
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 Ł. Skorupski (G)
- 13 J. Kamiński (D)
- 4 S. Walukiewicz (D)
- 5 J. Bednarek (D)
- 3 P. Dawidowicz (D)
- 21 N. Zalewski (D)
- 7 K. Urbański (M)
- 10 P. Zieliński (M)
- 20 S. Szymański (M)
- 16 M. Bogusz (F)
- 9 R. Lewandowski (F)
Substitutes
- 8 J. Moder
- 11 K. Świderski
- 17 B. Slisz
- 19 P. Frankowski
- 6 J. Piotrowski
- 23 K. Piątek
- 15 T. Puchacz
- 2 K. Piątkowski
- 14 J. Kiwior
- 18 B. Bereszyński
- 22 B. Drągowski
- 12 M. Bułka
Timeline
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2' Croatia Card · Yellow CardM. KovačićFoul
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14' Croatia Card · Yellow CardM. PjacaFoul
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40' Croatia Card · Yellow CardP. SucicFoul
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44' Poland Card · Yellow CardJ. BednarekFoul
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46' Croatia subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Sucic · On: L. Sucic -
52' Croatia Goal · Normal GoalL. Modrić -
62' Poland subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Urbański · On: J. Moder -
62' Poland subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Bogusz · On: K. Swiderski -
62' Poland subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Zielinski · On: B. Slisz -
68' Croatia Card · Yellow CardB. PetkovićFoul
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69' Croatia subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Petković · On: A. Kramaric -
69' Croatia subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Matanovic · On: A. Budimir -
79' Croatia subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Kovačić · On: M. Pasalic -
82' Poland subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Kaminski · On: Przemysław Frankowski -
86' Poland subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Szymanski · On: J. Piotrowski -
90'+1 Croatia Card · Yellow CardA. BudimirFoul
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90'+1 Croatia subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Sosa · On: Ivan Perišić
Match Stats
| Stat | Croatia | Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 91% | 87% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 23 | 11 |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 619 | 409 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 13 | 5 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 563 | 356 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 7 |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 11 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Luka Modrić's goal in the 52nd minute gave Croatia the lead and crucial momentum
- ▸ Croatia's substitutions and tactical adjustments in the second half helped to solidify their defensive structure and maintain the lead